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Momenta Invests in Pico MES to Bridge the “Digital Gap” in Mid-sized Factories


Recognizing these challenges and the unserved needs of smaller manufacturers, Momenta has chosen to invest in Pico MES because of its commitment to bridging the digital gap in factories. Under the leadership of Ryan Kuhlenbeck, a seasoned professional with extensive tenures at Tesla, General Motors, and Alta Motors, Pico MES has already brought about a revolution among factories operating as Tier 1, 2, or Tier 3 suppliers within the electric vehicle, automotive, and battery industries.

Pico MES has unequivocally demonstrated its impact, digitizing over 10,000 processes and connecting 150 families of critical tools and machines since its founding in 2019. The platform connects tools and machines with workers, digitizes assembly lines, and provides real-time data analytics to drive continuous improvements. Pico MES’s affordable, no-code platform is designed with the average factory worker in mind, ensuring ease of use and faster adoption rates. The software’s open API allows integration with other essential systems on the shop floor.

Michael Dolbec, Managing Partner of Momenta, stated, “Pico MES is at the forefront of the digital transformation of mid-sized factories. We firmly believe that manufacturing cannot thrive without a strong supply base, and Pico MES’s solution is missing. With its ability to connect factories with OEM customers and provide end-to-end visibility in the supply chain, Pico MES is poised to unlock new levels of efficiency gains for all stakeholders.”

This is the eleventh company receiving investment from Momenta’s AIoT Ecosystem Fund, powered by Advantech, the world leader in digital industrial solutions. The investment from Momenta, along with the participation of other notable investors such as Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Counterpart Ventures, Lemnos, Congruent Ventures, Union Labs, and Schneider Electric Ventures, further validates Pico MES’s vision and growth potential. The new funding will enable Pico MES to expand its solution to more factories, accelerating the digital transformation of American manufacturing and establishing more interconnected supply chains.

Jerry O’Gorman, VP at Advantech IIOT division, stated, “We are excited to participate in this investment in Pico MES. By integrating Pico MES’s software solution, factories gain critical visibility into their operations, enhancing productivity, quality control, and agility. We see great opportunities to collaborate with Pico MES to help scale up their footprint in this critical segment.”

About Pico MES:
Pico MES is digitizing the supply chain, starting with small to medium-sized manufacturers. Over two dozen American factories have migrated from legacy systems to Pico MES to gain visibility into their factory operations for continuous improvements. Pico MES serves American factories in battery manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and more while also supporting jobs and local economies. The software is designed by end users, for end users. Pico MES is a 100% remote-based company. To learn more about Pico MES and its digital transformation solutions for factories, please visit http://www.picomes.com.

About Advantech:
Advantech has the corporate vision to “Enable an Intelligent Planet.” The company is a global leader in IoT, intelligent systems, and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with the industrial IoT platform WISE-PaaS core to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. For more information, please visit https://www.advantech.com.

About Momenta:
Momenta is the leading Industrial Impact venture capital + growth firm. We accelerate entrepreneurs and leaders devoted to the digitization of energy, manufacturing, smart spaces, and supply chains. Since 2012, our team of deep industry operators have invested in over 50 entrepreneurs and helped scale over 150 industry leaders via our award-winning executive search and strategic advisory practices. For more information, please visit http://www.momenta.one.

Media Contact

Sandra Forster-Mueller, Momenta Partners, +41 41 562 00 07, [email protected], https://www.momenta.one/  Twitter

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DeFi Technologies Inc.'s Wholly Owned Subsidiary Valour Inc. Unveils Ethereum Physical Staking ETP: Simplifying Staking Innovation for Traditional Investors



DeFi Technologies’ subsidiary, Valour Inc., introduces its innovative Ethereum Physical Staking ETP under the EU-wide issuance platform, Valour Digital Securities Limited (VDSL) on XETRA. Tax benefit for investors based in Germany after holding period of one year possible for the first…

Strategic Radiology Enters Montana with New Member Intercity Radiology


Located in Southwest Montana in the Rocky Mountains, Bozeman is the fourth largest city in the state and one of the fastest growing Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the U.S, with a growing population attracted to quality of life, natural beauty, and year-round outdoor recreation. In addition to serving six hospitals across the state of Montana and Western Washington, Intercity Radiology has established an outpatient presence as joint partners with Bozeman Health in two full-service outpatient imaging sites.

“Intercity Radiology is excited to partner with other groups in Strategic Radiology to grow and improve services to our patients,” said Paul Meier, MD, president, Intercity Radiology. “We look forward to building relationships that will solidify our business and strengthen Strategic Radiology.”

Intercity Radiology is well-established in Bozeman, having served the city and surrounding communities for nearly 50 years. The practice partners with the Cancer Support Community Montana and provides ongoing financial support to many local charitable organizations. It is a proud sponsor of Community Health Partners, an organization of medical facilities and clinics that provide health and dental care, counseling, work training, and housing to low-income or underserved populations.

About Strategic Radiology    

Strategic Radiology (SR) is a national coalition of 35 privately owned, independent, radiology practices representing 1500+ radiologists that have come together to improve quality, gain operational efficiencies, and innovate the future of radiology’s private practice model. SR established the nation’s first imaging-specific Patient Safety Organization listed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and also provides its member groups value through shared savings via a group purchasing program, strategic partnerships, and proprietary products and services, including SR Health, an independent health insurance plan for members. To learn more, visit http://www.StrategicRadiology.org and follow SR on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

SR Members:

  • Advanced Radiology Services; Grand Rapids, MI
  • ARA Health Specialists; Asheville, NC
  • Casper Medical Imaging and Outpatient Radiology; Casper, WY
  • Catawba Radiology Associates; Hickory, NC
  • Central Illinois Radiological Associates; Peoria, IL
  • Chesapeake Medical Imaging; Annapolis, MD
  • Delaney Radiology; Wilmington, NC
  • Diagnostic Imaging Northwest; Portland, OR
  • Gaston Radiology; Gastonia, NC
  • The Hill Medical Corporation; Pasadena, CA
  • Huron Valley Radiology; Ann Arbor, MI
  • Intercity Radiology; Bozeman, MT
  • Mecklenburg Radiology Associates; Charlotte, NC
  • Mountain Medical Physician Specialists; Salt Lake City, UT
  • Naugatuck Valley Radiological Associates; Waterbury, CT
  • Northwest Radiology; Indianapolis, IN
  • Quantum Radiology; Atlanta, GA
  • Radiologic Medical Services; Iowa City, IA
  • Radiology Associates; Corpus Christi, TX
  • Radiology Associates; Jeffersonville, IN
  • Radiology Associates; Eugene, OR
  • Radiology Associates of Albuquerque; Albuquerque, NM
  • Radiology Associates of Lynchburg;
  • Radiology Associates of Macon; Macon, GA
  • Radiology Associates of North Texas; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
  • Radiology Associates of Richmond; Richmond, VA
  • Radiology Associates of Tallahassee; Tallahassee, FL
  • Rome Radiology Group; Rome, GA
  • Southeast Radiology, Ltd.; Glen Mills, PA
  • Southern Radiology Consultants; Baton Rouge, LA
  • Summit Radiology; Fort Wayne, IN
  • Tower Imaging Medical Group; Santa Monica, CA
  • Triad Radiology Associates; Winston-Salem, NC
  • United Imaging Consultants; Mission, KS
  • X-Ray Consultants; South Bend, IN

Media Contact
Cheryl Proval, Strategic Radiology, 310.750.9320, [email protected], www.strategicradiology.org

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Unitek Learning Celebrates Renovated Campus and New Opportunities


The Brookline College Tempe campus offers a variety of programs, including Medical Assisting, Sterile Processing, and Surgical Technology. All the programs at Tempe feature supervised externships to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. In addition, hands-on labs provide a safe environment for students to advance their knowledge, hone their professional skills, and learn under the supervision of experienced professionals.

“We are so thrilled for this homecoming in Tempe,” said Janis Paulson, Chief Executive Officer at Unitek Learning. “Our goal is to produce highly skilled graduates for the field of healthcare. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for them in Tempe.”

Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Unitek Training Healthcare, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College. Unitek programs teach the clinical practices and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing.

Media Contact

Maria Walters, Campus Director, Unitek Learning, 480-903-8801, [email protected], https://www.uniteklearning.com/

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